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2007-2013 GMC Sierra MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 14–22 MPG combined

18 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
City
22 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · C15 XFE 5.3L 8-cyl RWD
$3,670

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2013. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2000-2006 Next generation: 2014-2018

2007-2013 GMC Sierra at a glance

The 2007-2013 GMC Sierra covers 7 model years in the EPA database (105 configurations in all), rated 14–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $3,100 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2010.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2007-2013 GMC Sierra by model year

2007-2013 GMC Sierra: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2013 Gas, Hybrid 14–21 MPG $3,100–$4,610 Ratings changed
2012 Gas, Hybrid 14–21 MPG $3,100–$4,610 Ratings changed
2011 Gas, Hybrid 14–21 MPG $3,100–$4,610 Ratings changed
2010 Gas, Hybrid 14–22 MPG $2,970–$4,670 Ratings changed
2009 Gas, Hybrid 14–21 MPG $3,110–$4,670 Ratings changed
2008 Gas 14–17 MPG $3,840–$5,740 Ratings changed
2007 Gas, Hybrid 14–17 MPG $3,840–$5,740 First year

What the 2013 C15 XFE 5.3L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$306

$3,670 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$6.12

Per 100 miles

$24.47

Five years

$18,350

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard pickup median

$370less a year

Class median $4,040 a year, MY2013

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2013 GMC Sierra MPG

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,100.

Gas · 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L…
Combined
14–18 MPG
Per year
$3,670–$4,610
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 6.0L
Combined
21 MPG
Per year
$3,100–$3,110
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2013 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
C15 XFE (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 22 18 $3,670
C15 5.3L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 21 17 $3,810
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 15 21 17 $3,850
C15 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,900
C15 4.8L 8-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,150
K15 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 14 18 16 $4,210
K15 4.8L 8-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 13 18 15 $4,400
C15 6.2L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl RWD 13 18 14 $4,530
K15 6.2L 8-cyl AWD 6.2L 8-cyl AWD 12 18 14 $4,600
K15 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD 12 18 14 $4,610

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (2)

2013 GMC Sierra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 20 23 21 $3,100
15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 20 23 21 $3,110

2012 GMC Sierra MPG

14–21 MPG · $3,100–$4,610/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,100.

Gas · 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L…
Combined
14–18 MPG
Per year
$3,670–$4,610
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 6.0L
Combined
21 MPG
Per year
$3,100–$3,120
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2012 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
C15 XFE (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 22 18 $3,670
C15 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
C15 5.3L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 21 17 $3,850
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 15 21 17 $3,850
C15 4.8L 8-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,120
K15 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 14 18 16 $4,210
Show 0 more configurations
2012 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
K15 4.8L 8-cyl4.8L 8-cyl4WD131815$4,390
C15 6.2L 8-cyl6.2L 8-cylRWD131814$4,530
K15 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl4WD121814$4,600
K15 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd6.2L 8-cyl4WD121814$4,610

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (2)

2012 GMC Sierra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 20 23 21 $3,100
15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 20 23 21 $3,120

2011 GMC Sierra MPG

14–21 MPG · $3,100–$4,610/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $3,100, $130 more.

Gas · 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L…
Combined
14–18 MPG
Per year
$3,670–$4,610
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 6.0L
Combined
21 MPG
Per year
$3,100–$3,120
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2011 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
C15 XFE (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 22 18 $3,670
C15 5.3L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 21 17 $3,840
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 15 21 17 $3,840
C15 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,850
C15 4.8L 8-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,160
K15 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 14 18 16 $4,210
Show 0 more configurations
2011 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
K15 4.8L 8-cyl4.8L 8-cyl4WD131815$4,380
C15 6.2L 8-cyl6.2L 8-cylRWD121814$4,560
K15 6.2L 8-cyl AWD6.2L 8-cylAWD121814$4,600
K15 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD6.2L 8-cyl4WD121814$4,610

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (2)

2011 GMC Sierra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 20 23 21 $3,100
15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 20 23 21 $3,120

2010 GMC Sierra MPG

14–22 MPG · $2,970–$4,670/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $2,970, $140 less.

Gas · 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L…
Combined
14–18 MPG
Per year
$3,630–$4,670
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 6.0L
Combined
21–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$3,110
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2010 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
C15 XFE (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 22 18 $3,630
C15 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
C15 5.3L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 21 17 $3,840
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 15 21 17 $3,840
C15 4.8L 8-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
K15 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 14 18 15 $4,360
Show 0 more configurations
2010 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
C15 6.2L 8-cyl6.2L 8-cylRWD131915$4,360
K15 4.8L 8-cyl4.8L 8-cyl4WD131815$4,360
K15 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD6.2L 8-cyl4WD121914$4,670
K15 6.2L 8-cyl AWD6.2L 8-cylAWD121914$4,670

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (2)

2010 GMC Sierra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 21 22 22 $2,970
15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 21 22 21 $3,110

2009 GMC Sierra MPG

14–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,670/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 21 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $3,110, $730 less.

Gas · 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L…
Combined
14–17 MPG
Per year
$3,840–$4,670
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 6.0L
Combined
20–21 MPG
Per year
$3,110–$3,270
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (17)

2009 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
C15 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
C15 XFE 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 21 17 $3,840
C15 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
C15 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
C15 6.0L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $4,080
Show 7 more configurations
2009 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+11)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD142016$4,080
C15 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cylRWD142016$4,080
C15 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd5.3L 8-cylRWD142016$4,080
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD141916$4,080
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD142016$4,080
C15 4.8L 8-cyl4.8L 8-cylRWD141916$4,080
K15 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD131815$4,360
C15 6.2L 8-cyl6.2L 8-cylRWD131915$4,360
K15 4.3L 6-cyl4.3L 6-cyl4WD141815$4,360
K15 4.8L 8-cyl4.8L 8-cyl4WD141815$4,360
K15 6.2L 8-cyl6.2L 8-cyl4WD121914$4,670

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (2)

2009 GMC Sierra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 21 22 21 $3,110
15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 20 20 20 $3,270

2008 GMC Sierra MPG

14–17 MPG · $3,840–$5,740/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.

Gas · 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L…
Combined
14–17 MPG
Per year
$3,840–$5,740

Gas configurations (12)

2008 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
C15 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
C15 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
C15 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
C15 4.8L 8-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
K15 4.8L 8-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 14 18 16 $4,080
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $4,080
Show 2 more configurations
2008 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD141916$4,080
C15 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cylRWD131815$4,360
K15 4.3L 6-cyl4.3L 6-cyl4WD141815$4,360
C15 6.2L 8-cyl6.2L 8-cylRWD121915$5,360
K15 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD131714$4,670
K15 6.2L 8-cyl6.2L 8-cyl4WD121814$5,740

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2007 GMC Sierra MPG

14–17 MPG · $3,840–$5,740/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L…
Combined
14–17 MPG
Per year
$3,840–$5,740
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 5.3L
Combined
16–17 MPG
Per year
$3,840–$4,080
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (24)

2007 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Classic 1500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 21 17 $3,840
Classic 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 15 19 17 $3,840
C15 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 19 17 $3,840
C15 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
Classic 1500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
Classic 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
Show 14 more configurations
2007 GMC Sierra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+18)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Classic 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cylRWD141916$4,080
C15 4.8L 8-cyl4.8L 8-cylRWD141916$4,080
K15 4.3L 6-cyl4.3L 6-cyl4WD141816$4,080
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD141916$4,080
C15 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cylRWD142016$4,080
K15 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD141816$4,080
Classic 1500 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd4.3L 6-cyl4WD141715$4,360
Classic 1500 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd4.3L 6-cyl4WD141915$4,360
Classic 1500 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD4.8L 8-cyl4WD141815$4,360
Classic 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD131715$4,360
Classic 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD131715$4,360
C15 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cylRWD131815$4,360
K15 4.8L 8-cyl4.8L 8-cyl4WD131815$4,360
K15 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD131715$4,360
Classic 1500 6.0L 8-cyl RWD6.0L 8-cylRWD131715$5,360
C15 6.2L 8-cyl6.2L 8-cylRWD121915$5,360
Classic 1500 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD6.0L 8-cyl4WD131614$5,740
K15 6.2L 8-cyl6.2L 8-cyl4WD121814$5,740

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (2)

2007 GMC Sierra hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Classic 15 Hybrid 5.3L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 16 19 17 $3,840
Classic 15 Hybrid 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 15 18 16 $4,080

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the C15 XFE 5.3L 8-cyl RWD: $5,000 in California and $3,210 in Texas, a $1,790 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2007-2013 GMC Sierra get?

EPA rates the 2007-2013 GMC Sierra at 14–22 MPG combined across 105 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 22 MPG (21 city, 22 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 14–18 MPG; Hybrid: 16–22 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2013 GMC Sierra?

The 15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2010. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2007 and 2008.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2013 GMC Sierra?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

How does the 2007-2013 GMC Sierra compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000-2006 GMC Sierra) is rated 11–18 MPG combined and costs $3,630–$6,180 a year to fuel; the 2007-2013 model is rated 14–22 MPG and costs $2,970–$5,740 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 GMC Sierra per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the C15 XFE 5.3L 8-cyl RWD costs about $3,670 a year. Across all 12 configurations the cost runs $3,100–$4,610 a year. That is a $1,510 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2013 GMC Sierra 100 miles?

About $24.47 per 100 miles for the C15 XFE 5.3L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.67 and $30.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2013 GMC Sierra compare with other standard pickup configurations?

The C15 XFE 5.3L 8-cyl RWD costs about $3,670 a year to fuel, $370 less than the class median of $4,040, and less than 8 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 59 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2013, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2013 GMC Sierra hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

Yes. The best hybrid (15 Hybrid 6.0L 8-cyl RWD) is rated 21 MPG against 18 MPG for the best gas version (C15 XFE 5.3L 8-cyl RWD), 3 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $3,100 versus $3,670 a year, a saving of $570.

Is the 2013 GMC Sierra different from the 2012 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,100. EPA lists 12 configurations for 2013 against 12 configurations for 2012. See the 2012 GMC Sierra for that year.